Native starch exhibits significant limitations in its application in the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries due to unfavourable properties such as low solubility, retrogradation, syneresis, thermal degradation, and high viscosity after gelatinization. To improve its functional properties and broaden its range of applications, nativ...

By Sanda Pilipović, Tatjana Botić, Borislav Malinović, Tijana Đuričić, Aleksandra Borković, Dajana Dragić

Dreams occupy a central place in classical psychoanalytic theories, where they are seen as meaningful expressions of unconscious psychic processes. In the Freudian and Jungian theoretical tradition, dreams are viewed as an important source of insight into the inner psychic dynamics of an individual, whereby their interpretation and integration are ...

By Branka Blagojević Janković, Darjana Sredić

The subject of this paper is the examination of the correlation between crisis management strategies and the preservation of business continuity in the context of contemporary asymmetric global threats. In the era of “polycrisis,” characterized by the simultaneous impact of geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats, and climate change, trad...

By Ognjen Bakmaz, Predrag Obrenović

Man, since the earliest times, established two taboos: the taboo of incest and the taboo of killing, which shows how much importance has always been attached to aggressive behavior and destruction. When we talk about aggression and its motivation and consequences, it should be emphasized that it is the subject of interest primarily in forensics, bu...

By Snežana Samardžić

Party-hopping, a phenomenon in which elected representatives switch their allegiance from one political party to another, has become a prevalent and contentious issue in Indian politics. This abstract offers a glimpse into the dynamics of party-hopping in India, aiming to shed light on the motivations, consequences, and implications of this practic...

By Yajnya Dutta Nayak

The development of industrial robotics and automation is significantly transforming the organization of production processes and business operations in modern companies. The use of robots in manufacturing contributes to higher efficiency, precision, and productivity, while also leading to changes ih the labor market.   This paper analyzes th...

By Bahta Halilović, Biljana Bjelica, Stefan Tomanić

Nicotine is a naturally occurring bicyclic alkaloid, composed of a pyridine ring connected to a pyrrolidine ring. Possessing two heterocyclic nitrogen atoms, it behaves like a dibasic compound in water. The pyrrolidine nitrogen has a pKa of approximately 8.0 while the pyridine nitrogen has a pKa of 3.12-3.41. Therefore, at physiological pH of 7.4 a...

By Andrija Vukov, Bojan Šarac, Domen Goste, Teona Teodora Borović, Jovana Selak, Snežana Papović, Milan Vraneš

The concept of sustainability is viewed as a broad, long-term, and context-dependent process. Although it is complex and requires substantial resources and a long-term vision, sustainable development is viewed as a central priority in higher education. Universities are expected to be leading in advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Develo...

By Sirine Haj Taieb

Since the early 2000s, sustainable development has become increasingly embedded in the structures and missions of universities. Sustainability educators are calling for a transformational shift in curricula to better equip universities to contribute to sustainability efforts. While undergoing these transformations, universities face various ch...

By Sirine Haj Taieb

Metformin is a first-line therapeutic agent for the management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, owing to its well-balanced efficacy, safety profile, and affordability. As with all pharmacologically active compounds, understanding its behavior in aqueous environments is essential, particularly in the presence of additional components that may influence ...

By Jelena Macanović, Andrija Vukov, Teona Teodora Borović, Jovana Selak, Snežana Papović, Milan Vraneš